Rana Tadpole
Rana Labs
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Rana Tadpole
Overview
The Rana Tadpole is a pocket-sized digital controller built for Smash and other platform fighters.
Its design emphasizes portability, open-source repairability, and a compact aluminum shell rather than the larger desk-first form factor common to most rectangles.
Highlights
- Extremely compact 180 × 115 mm footprint
- CNC-machined 6061 aluminum case with injection-molded PBT buttons
- Kailh GM 4.0 mouse switches for short-travel digital inputs
- Replaceable USB-C daughterboard with community-friendly firmware options
Hardware
Case and Materials
- Case: CNC-machined 6061 aluminum with anodized finish
- Buttons / Keycaps: Injection-molded PBT buttons
- Bottom: Grip pads made of textured silicone rubber
- Mounting: Open-source internal design with replaceable daughterboard hardware
Switches
- Stock switch: Kailh GM 4.0 Mouseclick
Electronics
- PCB / Controller: RP2040-based PCB with a replaceable USB-C daughterboard
- Special features: Open-source design files and user documentation are available
Compatibility
- Firmware: HayBox
- Connection: Wired USB-C via a replaceable daughterboard